Handball semi-final: SC Magdeburg challenges record champion Barcelona!

Handball semi-final: SC Magdeburg challenges record champion Barcelona!

What a sporty spectacle is on the program in Cologne today! As part of the Final Four of Handball Champions League, June 14, 2025, SC Magdeburg will meet FC Barcelona in the exciting semi -finals. Throughout is at 6:00 p.m. in the Lanxess Arena, which is known for her passionate and fiery atmosphere. This tournament not only attracts sports fans from the region, but is also a highlight for handball fans from all over Europe.

The group of participating teams is top -class and, in addition to SC Magdeburg and FC Barcelona, ​​also includes the Foxes Berlin and HBC Nantes. Barcelona, ​​the record champion, strives for the fourth title in five years and has an impressive balance with the 21st participation in a semi -finals. But the Magdeburgers have an invoice: In the previous year, Barcelona closed in the preliminary round in front of the Magdeburgers!

In the first semi -final, the duel between Füchse Berlin and HBC Nantes is announced

Before the two heavyweights meet, the Foxes Berlin must prove themselves against HBC Nantes in the first semi -finals. The Berliners recently won the German championship and now want to achieve the European crown. HBC Nantes, on the other hand, reached the final in 2018 and, thanks to the experiences that were gained with fourth place in 2021, is striving for a surprising performance.

The SC Magdeburg, after a narrow Bundesliga season without a title, decided to shine in this competition. They hope for a comeback by Gisli Kristjansson, who was recently plagued by injury. The Trainer Bennet Wiegert is optimistic, while player Philipp Weber, with his final4 experiences, is an important cornerstone for the team.

live broadcast and viewer support

For everyone who cannot follow the events live in the arena, there is good news: the encounter is also broadcast live. Information on transmission can be found on [SPOX] (https://www.spox.com/handball/listen/fc-barcelona-vs-magdurg-handball-hampions-league-final-heut E-Live-IM-Free-TV-Velcher-Sender-Tebertra-Begt-Das semi-finals-in-tv-and-livestream/blta0425f36d1e6a353). But it is certain: the atmosphere in the Lanxess Arena will be unique and the fans of both teams will cheer and support their team - this is handball in its best form!

Overall, an exciting final awaits us under the motto "This is handball" and the only question remains: Who will move into the grand finale? It remains to be seen whether Barcelona can defend the title or whether the underdogs from Magdeburg create the great sensation. The handball summer in Cologne is in the starting blocks and the tension is tangible!